Introduction to VaeickWicker writing, including all signs, are created by Reno van O//Aikoblade.

While writing has never been the main form of communication between wickerbeasts, there is an alaphabet known as Vaeick. The writing originates from the olden days of Osova, when mankind and monster lived together and stories were carved upon stone. A wickerbeast named Bikitsa created a way of carving signs with his claw ultimately providing wickerbeasts the ability to presereve their tales for eternity.

The Alphabet The alphabet consists of 26 signs just like the human alphabet contains 26 letters. Each sign is made up of smooth strokes or lines and dots. The language the signs are written in is English.

The DotsWhen looking at the dots, you'll find them on the grid, like on the image. Every dot of a sign is placed on one of these grid-dots. More on this later, when every letter is shown on their grid. As you will be able to see, the only exception to the rule is the "C" sign which falls off the grid. This is due in part to the sign being added later; before this sign was added an "S" or "K" was used in its place.

The LinesThe lines of the signs are either straight, curved, or a combination of both. When drawing a line, you use the dot grid to find where to start and stop a line. The basic shape of a line resembles a human alphabet letter closely most of the time!

The WritingJust like human writing, wicker writing may vary. Some wickers are excellent writers and follow the grid precisely, others may use a more "free" hand when writing.

Learning to write in VaeickLearning how to read Vaeick isn't difficult at all! A watchful eye can spot the similarities between the human alphabet and wicker signs within seconds. Due to this, some find it reading Vaeick easier than writing the language itself.

You've already read the theory behind the design and basic shapes, below you'll find a more detailed image of each sign and their place on the grid.

Having looked at all the signs and their place on the grid it's now time to re-write them one by one. You can do this by printing the template, copy and pasting it in your drawing program or just free-handing on a blank canvas. Don't worry not exactly matching each line with the examples; as long as the dots are on the right grid point and your lines are closely matched you'll be able to recognize the sign. Below you can find an empty grid just to hold onto while writing. Keep in mind the fat lines are the bottom and top line, signs do not exceed these lines.

Empty template

Hughiman the Scribe

Hughiman is an elderly wickerbeast, so old some say that he lived during the ancient times of the land when there was co-existence and the signs were created. Unfortunately, the truth is much less magical.

Bikitsa, the great, great grandfather of Hughiman, is the creator of the signs. Bikitsa's children would pass down the carving method through the generations and teach young wickers about the old ways. They view the writing as a sacred form of communication that should be kept in its original state. However, in his younger years, Hughiman did add the "C" symbol to clear up some misunderstandings that were formed by the lack of the sign.

Despite his appearance of an ornery, dangerous wicker at glance, he currently takes care of a small native village just west of the Northern Jungles. Wickers on his right side are treated with respect and given all the care he can give though be warned if you tread towards his bad side. No one knows for sure, but there are stories told of Hughiman and his ancestors practicing "sign-magic". Strange circles with these signs have been found further east, but when asked what they are, Hughiman responds with a scuff and will turn his back. In reality, these signs are his practice ground for fast carving and reading; though they do give a magical impression when found by outsiders.

Due to the legacy of his ancestors as the creators of wicker writing, Hughiman practices his every moment he can. He teaches the wickers in his small village to read and carve from a young age, and tends to play around with those whom he has taught during their festivals and celebrations making him somewhat of a playful, crazy grandpa to them all.